Orlando Squeeze Dreambreaker Victory: The Orlando Squeeze won a close battle against the Los Angeles Mad Drops on Saturday, July 13, at Belknap Park in Grand Rapids, Michigan, claiming a 3-2 win in the Edward Jones Major League Pickleball Mid-Season Tournament. The match was decided in a Dreambreaker.
Tight Start with Wins on Both Sides
The Los Angeles Mad Drops started strong, with Catherine Parenteau and Jade Kawamoto beating Lacy Schneemann and Samantha Parker 11-5 in women’s doubles. Orlando answered back in men’s doubles, as Federico Staksrud and Dylan Frazier cruised past Rafa Hewett and Hunter Johnson 11-3.
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Mixed Doubles Goes Both Ways
In mixed doubles, Catherine Parenteau and Rafa Hewett gave Los Angeles the lead again with an 11-5 win over Federico Staksrud and Lacy Schneemann. But Orlando responded once more. Dylan Frazier and Samantha Parker secured an 11-6 win over Hunter Johnson and Jade Kawamoto, tying the match at 2-2.
Dreambreaker Seals the Deal
The match moved to a Dreambreaker singles tiebreaker. Orlando’s lineup of Federico Staksrud, Dylan Frazier, Samantha Parker, and Lacy Schneemann pulled together a 21-16 win over Los Angeles’ Hunter Johnson, Rafa Hewett, Catherine Parenteau, and Jade Kawamoto to seal the 3-2 victory.
| Event | Orlando Squeeze | Los Angeles Mad Drops | Score | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women’s Doubles | Lacy Schneemann / Samantha Parker | Catherine Parenteau / Jade Kawamoto | 5-11 | LA Mad Drops |
| Men’s Doubles | Federico Staksrud / Dylan Frazier | Rafa Hewett / Hunter Johnson | 11-3 | Orlando Squeeze |
| Mixed Doubles 1 | Federico Staksrud / Lacy Schneemann | Catherine Parenteau / Rafa Hewett | 11-5 | LA Mad Drops |
| Mixed Doubles 2 | Dylan Frazier / Samantha Parker | Hunter Johnson / Jade Kawamoto | 6-11 | Orlando Squeeze |
| Dreambreaker | Staksrud / Frazier / Parker / Schneemann | Johnson / Hewett / Parenteau / Kawamoto | 21-16 | Orlando Squeeze |
What Comes Next
This win adds momentum for the Orlando Squeeze as they continue their tournament run. The team’s balanced performance and ability to close out high-pressure matches may be key to advancing further in the competition.
News in Brief: Orlando Squeeze Dreambreaker Victory
The Orlando Squeeze defeated the Los Angeles Mad Drops 3-2 in a close contest at the Edward Jones MLP Mid-Season Tournament in Grand Rapids. After a tied team match, Orlando secured the win with a strong Dreambreaker performance, keeping their hopes alive in the tournament.
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